What's the difference between a porcupine and OP's mom?
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I love my CX5. For what you pay, you'd also get a more premium feel in the interior.
Just went through replacing my totaled vehicle a few weeks ago. Had a Honda Ridgeline. Bought a Honda Passport.
I just drove a brand new CRV and it is a fine vehicle, but uninspiring. It is a tool to get you from point a to b. The Passport has just enough oomph to be fun, a bit more storage and utility, plus the newer ones have a better look on the outside than the mom-mobile CRV. Gas mileage is worse though. I wish they made a hybrid version.
Never drove a Rav or the Mazda. Drove the Subaru many years ago and it is a fine car, but less reliable than the Toyota or Honda.
I just drove a brand new CRV and it is a fine vehicle, but uninspiring. It is a tool to get you from point a to b. The Passport has just enough oomph to be fun, a bit more storage and utility, plus the newer ones have a better look on the outside than the mom-mobile CRV. Gas mileage is worse though. I wish they made a hybrid version.
Never drove a Rav or the Mazda. Drove the Subaru many years ago and it is a fine car, but less reliable than the Toyota or Honda.
With regard to newer model years, Subaru ranks in the Top 5 in terms of reliability (along with Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus).
I’ve been intrigued by the old white guy mobile (ridge line) but I don’t see the utility of not having the bed covered and not having seats there. I test drove a passport a couple of years ago, and it was okay. I have not kept track of what they look like now or how they drive. I do like the redesign of the pilot. Very sharp. I drove one for years, and if they didn’t go to a horrible design in 2016 I might still be driving one.
I've had a Ridgeline since they came out in 2005 (Model year 2006) and have my second (2013) but my son drives it now. I loved that vehicle and may keep it when I retire. I probably wouldn't buy one of the new generations as I've soured on Honda. We also have a Pilot and haven't used the 3rd row seats in years, so they aren't important for everyone.
The choice is obvious...and the wife will love it after getting such a small one all these years.
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Not a compact SUV, and not under $40K.
Which one has the best ash tray? I’d go with that. Thanks for sharing this.
My boss likes his Lister Stealth...
And you can get it in white...might not be under 40k 😀...and have to order a year or so in advance
And you can get it in white...might not be under 40k 😀...and have to order a year or so in advance
Here’s what my Passport looks like. Much better looking front end than just a few years ago. Honda’s design engineering is mostly unifying the look of the Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline, both interior and exterior.
The Ridgeline was a great vehicle for me and is just about the perfect weekend warrior vehicle for most families. The trunk and dual-action tailgate are way more useful than most people think. I also had a softopper for it to mostly waterproof the bed whenever I needed it, otherwise it hung on the wall of my garage taking up a small amount of space.
There is a list of small tweaks I wish they would make, but it is all the truck that most people need rather than what have become massive 1/2 ton trucks. I had it for 6.5 years before a teenager killed it by rear ending me at highway speeds when I was stopped. The truck was at least 6” shorter after he hit me, but the cabin was pristine. Really impressive safety engineering.
It’s not so much needing the 3rd row very often but having it when needed. I suppose it’s not needed though if there is also a family truckster in the stable. Who knows, maybe I will take another look at them some day.
I got rear-ended in mine too while I was stopped. Only had a a cracked bumper, nothing else. I would guess the guy was going 30-35 and his older CRV was destroyed.Here’s what my Passport looks like. Much better looking front end than just a few years ago. Honda’s design engineering is mostly unifying the look of the Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline, both interior and exterior.
The Ridgeline was a great vehicle for me and is just about the perfect weekend warrior vehicle for most families. The trunk and dual-action tailgate are way more useful than most people think. I also had a softopper for it to mostly waterproof the bed whenever I needed it, otherwise it hung on the wall of my garage taking up a small amount of space.
There is a list of small tweaks I wish they would make, but it is all the truck that most people need rather than what have become massive 1/2 ton trucks. I had it for 6.5 years before a teenager killed it by rear ending me at highway speeds when I was stopped. The truck was at least 6” shorter after he hit me, but the cabin was pristine. Really impressive safety engineering.
Not a flame but the bed on a ridge line looks so small. What have you hauled in it?Here’s what my Passport looks like. Much better looking front end than just a few years ago. Honda’s design engineering is mostly unifying the look of the Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline, both interior and exterior.
The Ridgeline was a great vehicle for me and is just about the perfect weekend warrior vehicle for most families. The trunk and dual-action tailgate are way more useful than most people think. I also had a softopper for it to mostly waterproof the bed whenever I needed it, otherwise it hung on the wall of my garage taking up a small amount of space.
There is a list of small tweaks I wish they would make, but it is all the truck that most people need rather than what have become massive 1/2 ton trucks. I had it for 6.5 years before a teenager killed it by rear ending me at highway speeds when I was stopped. The truck was at least 6” shorter after he hit me, but the cabin was pristine. Really impressive safety engineering.
I think certain engines like the early N20 would be a large factor in their reliability and also their need for meticulous maintenance that many don’t do. They are overbuilt in a good way from my experience, I’d just rather have a Japanese engine. What’s your experience with BMW?
None, I own Toyotas. I just see their reliability rankings always underperforming.
I like my BMW for the driving experience and with a flash tune it’s a race car. I love my Toyota/Lexus for the peace of mind.
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If you have a Manor, get a real truck like a Chevy Trail Boss or GM A4 with 6.2 liter.
If you have a Manor, get a real truck like a Chevy Trail Boss or GM A4 with 6.2 liter.
Side note: Had this bad boy back in the day. Great vehicle with one of the best sounding factory exhaust systems everWrite in: Early 2000s Pontiac Grand Prix
The bed in the Gen 2s is 5’4” long, with 50” of lay flat space. When I bought it back in 2017 it was the biggest bed of any mid-size. I’m not sure if that is still true though. You can haul sheets of plywood or drywall with the tailgate down with no issue, they just overhang the edge a bit. A normal short bed F150 is only 2” longer. Plus the Ridgeline has a bed hauling capacity of over 3/4 of a ton. So you can haul a lot.
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That is an excellent car to smoke in.Write in: Early 2000s Pontiac Grand Prix
Had a lot of friends caught with weed and/or shrooms in those things. HS parking lot was 50% Pontiacs with one Firebird and a few dozen Grand Prix s/Grand Ams.
Timely article. '24 RAV4 not looking so good.
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Well, it turns out the Mazda CX-5 was the winner!
Closed the deal on the Carbon Edition Turbo today. Nice little SUV with plenty of pep and fun to drive. Gas mileage is underwhelming, but that's the trade off for turbo.
The "Zircon Sand Metallic" exterior color, the blacked out wheels, mirrors and trim, and the "Terracotta/Black" leather seats are only available on the Carbon turbo.
Off to North Carolina to really stretch its legs on Monday. Zoom Zoom!
Closed the deal on the Carbon Edition Turbo today. Nice little SUV with plenty of pep and fun to drive. Gas mileage is underwhelming, but that's the trade off for turbo.
The "Zircon Sand Metallic" exterior color, the blacked out wheels, mirrors and trim, and the "Terracotta/Black" leather seats are only available on the Carbon turbo.
Off to North Carolina to really stretch its legs on Monday. Zoom Zoom!
Well, it turns out the Mazda CX-5 was the winner!
Closed the deal on the Carbon Edition Turbo today. Nice little SUV with plenty of pep and fun to drive. Gas mileage is underwhelming, but that's the trade off for turbo.
The "Zircon Sand Metallic" exterior color, the blacked out wheels, mirrors and trim, and the "Terracotta/Black" leather seats are only available on the Carbon turbo.
Off to North Carolina to really stretch its legs on Monday. Zoom Zoom!
@BrianNole777 will not be happy with the color choice.
Why does the damn government hates us so much.
Are you going to smoke in it?
I have had this song swimming around in my head for 2-3 days now and accordingly I wish to weigh in on the color of your next car. Your lady who should have cold, China White skin as mentioned in the lyrics will look best when being chauffeured about in a black car.
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Vehicle definitely matches a what I envision a mid level HR rep for a nursing home conglomerate would drive.
